Senior Vice President, Wholesale Credit Risk

-Job description

**Some careers open more doors than others.**

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Global Risk is a thriving and expert risk management function supporting HSBC globally with all aspects of risk management. The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of risk types, including security, fraud, information security, contingency, geopolitical, operational, credit, pension, insurance, market and reputation risks. All parts of the Global Risk team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle established threats and those they see emerging, acting to protect and enable HSBC to deliver sustainable growth.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a **Senior Vice President, Wholesale Credit Risk.**

**Principal Responsibilities**
- Reporting into the Head of Corporate and FI Credit Approvals, you will review and approve new, increase and renewal of Commercial Banking or Global Banking credits according to delegated authority and to deliver credit decisions within commercially competitive timeframes
- Promote high level of customer service and support Commercial Banking and Global Banking business growth in pursuit of HSBC’s strategy
- Promote strong asset quality in the Commercial Banking and Global Banking portfolio
- Identify deterioration in Commercial Banking and Global Banking credits through independent reviews, foster no surprises culture by early detection and management of emerging risks, including but not limited to financial and non-financial risks (including fraud and operational), and thus, minimize credit losses
- Review new product papers originating from Commercial Banking and Global Banking
- Provide risk specific training and coaching to front-line staff
- Perform regular and ad hoc stress tests on the portfolio
- Ensure compliance with area and group’s lending guidelines, audit and regulatory requirements
- Champion or contribute suggestions to improve operational efficiency of the department
Requirements

Risk Skill Balanced with Business Acumen:

- Over 15 years of experience at a senior level in Corporate/Commercial Banking/Credit Risk Management, analysing corporate credit including quantitative analysis, credit approvals, undertaking risk identification on a customer and portfolio basis, conducting sector/industry reviews and risk management coaching. The job demands a high degree of analytical skills and industry knowledge and the ability to work efficiently and independently within tight timescales commensurate to the competitive business environment

Other Requirements
- Degree holder in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or related discipline
- Sufficient knowledge of corporate banking products
- Excellent communication and analytical skills

**You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.**

Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.